New Zealand’s services sector showed increased levels of expansion during September, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for September at 55.6.
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International business event coming to Auckland
A meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) will be held in Auckland next year, it was announced at the APEC meetings underway in Bali today.
NZ economy – onwards and upwards
The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast shows nearly all key indicators for the economy are positive.
Lower ACC levies welcome
ACC consultation documents show employer, employee and motor vehicle levies are set for reductions of 15 – 17 percent next year.
Holding pattern – PSI
New Zealand’s services sector displayed a lower level of expansion after recent record results, with a PSI for August at 53.2.
A strong response from NZ businesses
An excellent response from New Zealand businesses has resulted in more than 180 products being nominated for Buy NZ Made’s first ever “People’s Choice Awards”.
“Time for Action to replace Rhetoric,” says IOE at the G20 Leaders Summit in St Petersburg
IOE media release from the G20 Leaders Summit in St Petersburg.
New Zealand ‘18th most competitive’ nation
New Zealand is the 18th most competitive country in the world, according to this year’s Global Competitiveness Index.
Better communication for workplace safety
A recent survey of Auckland companies showed many had safety rules that were hard to understand.
Jubilant July – PSI
New Zealand’s service sector showed a jump in activity for July, with a PSI for July at 58.1.
Restricting development contributions will help achieve affordable housing
Restrictions on development contributions will help achieve more affordable housing and commercial development, says BusinessNZ.
BusinessNZ welcomes changes to Health & Safety
BusinessNZ has welcomed today’s announcement today of new health and safety legislation to be administered by the recently established Worksafe New Zealand.